Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
 Adjusting the opening height
  Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, ensure 
that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/ 
10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the ceiling 
may not be high enough for the open tailgate if 
the load situation changes.◀
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening height is selected.

Turn the controller until the desired opening height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted opening height.

The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted opening height
▷ Press the button on the outside of the tailgate 
when the vehicle is unlocked.
▷  Press the button in the center 
console.
 Press the button in the center 
console.
▷  Press the button on the remote 
control 
for approx. 1 second and release.
 Press the button on the remote 
control 
for approx. 1 second and release.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷  By pressing the button in the 
center 
console again.
 By pressing the button in the 
center 
console again.
▷  By pressing the button on the 
remote 
control for a longer period.
By pressing the button on the 
remote 
control for a longer period.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the 
tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the 
tailgate.
Closing
 Danger of pinching
  Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate 
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Function requirement:
The lower tailgate is closed and must be locked 
on both sides.

The lower tailgate is closed and must be locked on both sides
The tailgate closes automatically when the button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing process:
▷ Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.
Manually opening or closing
In case of an electrical defect of the automatic tailgate operation function:
1. Manually release the tailgate
2. Open or close the tailgate slowly and without making sudden movements.
 Do not use force to open or close
  Do not use force to open or close
If the tailgate offers increased resistance, 
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; otherwise, 
injury or damage may result.◀
See also:
Automatic Service Request
   The TeleService data necessary for servicing 
the vehicle are automatically sent to your service 
partner prior to the service deadline. If possible, 
the service partner will contact you and a ser ...
   
Care
   Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional 
equipment that is offered in the model series is 
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment 
is also described that is not avai ...
   
Menu navigation
   You can use the thumbwheel and buttons 1 to 
navigate through the menus.
▷ Turn the thumbwheel: select a menu item.
▷ Press the arrow buttons: change between 
fields.
▷ Press th ...
   
